How to Use the Hubstaff MCP in Claude

Use Claude Desktop to pull live Hubstaff timesheets and project data directly into your chat workflow.

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Connect Hubstaff MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Hubstaff to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Hubstaff with Claude Desktop

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Manage team hours in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between browser tabs to check who is working on what. You can now use `list_time_entries` and `list_users` to see exactly where your team stands. Your AI client interprets this data instantly. It turns raw logs into clear summaries without you needing to manually export spreadsheets.

Query Hubstaff projects with Claude Desktop

Get the status of any ongoing work by running `list_projects` or `get_project`. It brings the hierarchy of your tasks into the conversation. This MCP server gives you a direct line to your organizational data. You get project structure and task details inside your chat window.

Track activities using this MCP Server

Monitor what your team is doing throughout the day by calling `list_activities`. It provides a look at the pulse of your operations. Keep tabs on project progress without leaving your interface. This toolset lets your agent handle the reporting so you can focus on the results.

Setup guide

Set up Hubstaff MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Hubstaff MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Hubstaff MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under hubstaff-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hubstaff-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hubstaff MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You just connect the server and use the provided tools to fetch your data. It pipes the information right into your current chat session.

It acts as a bridge between your account and the agent. Once configured, you can ask questions about your time logs and get answers based on real-time data.

Your data stays private. The server only transmits what you explicitly request during a chat, and it runs within your local environment.

The server reflects the current state of your account. Any update you make in your dashboard shows up when you query the tools again.

It handles your logged hours and activity records. The server uses strict access controls to ensure only authorized requests reach your sensitive logs.

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